+DEV+ Promises Fulfilled in Jesus

Date: February 11, 2011 12:21 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Promises Fulfilled in Jesus

Promises Fulfilled in Jesus

"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God" (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

All God's promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He lived them, implements them at the right hand of God (the place of power), and brings them to fruition through the indwelling Spirit. So how can any of His promises ever fail or not capture our hearts with authority and power?

Richard Sibbes, the 16th Century Puritan, said "For any good I hope from God, I must have a promise." That is why it is important we ask the Lord to show us His promises, both general and personal, in His Word. Otherwise our experience of God will not reach its full potential, and our trust in Him will not grow. Hebrews 10:23 says, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." 1 Thessalonians 5:24 reminds us, "The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it."

Sibbes also said that the promise is the plate on which the Bread of Life is found: It carries Christ who is the meal. The promise is the menu, but Jesus is the meal itself.

Insight: We gain no sustenance by eating the plate or the menu. Let us feast on the Bread of Life in the Word and in prayer.